Reforms across the Board >>
- China SOE reform back on track amid concerns
The reform of China's state-owned enterprises is back on track after a decade, however legislators have voiced their concern about the measures.
- China to boost value of pension fund
Chinese lawmakers are now reviewing plans to help prop-up the country's pension fund through a broader-based investment scheme.
- Guidelines for SOEs salary reform to come out this March
Salary reform for executives at state-owned companies has been underway for over a decade.
- China's law reform
The city of Wenzhou is at the last step of a two-decade persistent pursuit as a draft revision to the Legislation Law expands legislative power from 49 Chinese cities to at least 284 nationwide.
- 'New normal' needs environment for entrepreneurship
The phrase "new normal" is becoming popular. People use it to describe many important changes in China.
- Process for new statutes amended
China is poised to take a giant stride in bolstering the rule of law as the country's top legislature considers what is expected to be the final reading of a draft amendment to the Law on Legislation.
Issues
The Economy >>
- No change in monetary policy: central bank
- A prudent monetary policy has not been changed, as this year's M2 growth target is still moderate, said Zhou Xiaochuan, governor of the People's Bank of China, at a press conference during the two sessions on Thursday.
Defense >>
- General: Make military more transparent
- The military should be more open to the public by releasing appropriate navy and air force equipment information in a timely manner and setting regular military open days, a political adviser and senior officer suggested.
Diplomacy >>
- Chinese diplomat hopes for a united Asia
- A Chinese diplomat said in an exclusive interview with China.org.cn that he hoped Asian countries can focus on development issues and unite Asia in the future.
Other issues >>
- Writer backs 'nation of readers' vision
- Writer Chi Li rarely visits bookshops anymore and instead buys online as she believes it is difficult to find what she calls "real" books on shop shelves.
Opinion >>
The 'Belt and Road' Initiative a prime opportunity for Chinese dream
The "Belt and Road" Initiative will benefit China as well as all countries along the routes. Shared development is a prime opportunity in shaping the Chinese dream.
China Infographics >>
Highlights of the Sessions >>
- Full text: Report on China's central, local budgets
- Full text: Report on China's economic, social development plan
- Full text: Report on the Work of the Government (2015)
- Highlights of work report of Supreme People's Court
- Big data on China's rule of law
- China to speed up drafting anti-corruption law
China.org.cn Exclusives >>
Zhou Mingwei: cultural differences cause misunderstanding
Jackie Chan upset by media presence at CPPCC panel
Who’s Who >>
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NPC FAQs >>
- What is the legislative process of the NPC?
- What is the nature of the NPC?
- What happens at a plenary session of the NPC?
- How does the NPC relate to other state organs?
- What role does the People's Congress system play in the life of the people of China?
- What are the legitimate sphere of influence of the NPC and its Standing Committee?
- What are the supervisory mechanisms of the NPC and its Standing Committee?
CPPCC FAQs >>
- How did the CPPCC get its name?
- What is the CPPCC's composition?
- What is the nature of the CPPCC?
- What are the primary functions of the CPPCC?
- At which meeting do members of the National Committee and local committees of the CPPCC have the right to vote and stand for election? What other rights do they have?
- When did representatives from non-state-owned enterprises first become members of the CPPCC National Committee?
- What's the difference between motions from CPPCC members and bills from deputies of people's congress?
